Summary

In this conversation, I chat about the importance of preparing for the holiday season well in advance, emphasizing that the entire fourth quarter is now considered holiday shopping time.

I highlight key consumer insights, including the need for seamless shopping experiences and the importance of understanding different consumer mindsets.

I also outlines strategies for crafting effective marketing campaigns and navigating the customer journey, ultimately providing key takeaways for businesses to succeed during the holiday season.

Let's crush Q4!

In this conversation, Christina and Sharon discuss the complexities of pricing and financial management for entrepreneurs.

Sharon shares her journey from a background in music and food to becoming a pricing consultant, emphasizing the emotional challenges of pricing and the importance of understanding consumer behavior.

They explore the significance of in-person marketing, the need for effective budgeting, and the role of debt in business.

The discussion highlights the necessity of aligning marketing strategies with business objectives and the value of consumer research in shaping successful business practices.

Find more information about Sharon here.

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of PRO-JECT, Christina sits down with Helena Kaylin, the founder of MINDD Bra and a former colleague from their Under Armour days. Helena’s journey from working on railroads to revolutionizing lingerie is anything but ordinary—and neither is her product.

We dive into:

• What it really takes to invent and scale a product

• How her experience at Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, and Under Armour led to creating the gold standard in wire-free bras

• The emotional and mental impact of wearing uncomfortable lingerie

• Why simplicity, adaptability, and customer education are key pillars of her brand

• Entrepreneurship in your 50s and how corporate life prepped her for building something bold

This episode is for anyone who’s ever worn a bra, built a product, or doubted their own timing. Helena’s unapologetic perspective and Christina’s signature real-talk create a candid conversation about what it means to lead with vision, adaptability, and a dash of humor.

👙 Want to feel more confident in your skin and your product ideas? This one’s for you.

Follow MINDD bra here or venture over and buy one yourself here!